Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey: Office cleaners, a first line of defense from COVID-19, lack time to clean thoroughly
As many of us gingerly return to our workplaces, we are relying on cleaners to keep us safe.
Jun 10, 2020
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Contact tracing is working around the world—here's what the UK needs to do to succeed too
At the most basic level, controlling an infectious disease depends on interrupting its spread from person to person. This means stopping the disease at source by treating infected people; disrupting transmission using quarantine, ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Surgery
Attitude toward plastic surgery remains positive during COVID-19
(HealthDay)—Americans have a positive attitude toward plastic surgery in the COVID-19 period, and recommendations have been issued for resuming elective procedures, according to a press release issued by the American Society ...
Jun 8, 2020
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Medical research
Do-it-yourself COVID tests work fine, without the discomfort: study
Many Americans have winced watching one of those nurse-administered COVID-19 nasal swab tests, where the swab reaches painfully farther up the nose than anyone would want.
Jun 5, 2020
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Cardiology
Analysis of Seattle EMS and hospital data indicates low COVID infection risk from bystander CPR
Analysis of Seattle emergency medical services (EMS) and hospital data from January 1 to April 15, 2020, indicates bystander CPR is a lifesaving endeavor whose benefits outweigh the risks of COVID-19 infection, according ...
Jun 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Caring for patients on COVID-19 units: an approach for hospitals
Toronto and Spanish physicians describe in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) an approach to create dedicated COVID-19 patient units, infection control protocols and care teams to help other hospitals safely care ...
Jun 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns
Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract the COVID-19 virus, a leading health and safety expert has warned.
Jun 1, 2020
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Dentistry
Virus lockdown forces Brits to become own dentists
When Dominic Price's dentist told him in late March to replace a lost filling himself, the Briton was left in disbelief.
May 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mexico hit new virus record of over 500 deaths per day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
May 27, 2020
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Health
Nutritional recommendations to boost the immune systems of frontline workers
Cristina Palacios—associate professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work—and a team of international experts recently released a nutritional guide ...
May 22, 2020
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